(Pandemic Edition) Exponential Growth & Emotions

Emotions researcher Jeff Larsen returns to the show to explain exponential growth and how exponential growth distinguishes the threat of a pandemic like the Corona Virus up against the threat of the flu. Even more importantly, we exam the importance and difficulty of cognitive reflection. We also explore a mix of emotions. Jeff is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Tennessee Knoxville https://psychology.utk.edu/faculty/larsen.php Read, Learn, and Support The Show: All support on Patreon goes to my team: https://www.patreon.com/shanemauss  I have an overworked editor, assistant, and media person trying to help me crank out lots of extra episodes of infotainment during this crisis. Hunker down with an audiobook and support your local bookstore with Libro.fm. They're the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE And there has never been a better time for lifelong learning with The Great Courses http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices